Zion, IL — Even though Zion-Benton collected seven hits to Lake Zurich Varsity Bears's five, they still fell 4-1 on Wednesday at Zion-Benton Township High School District 126. Michael Gonzalez and Brayden Duran each collected two hits for Zion-Benton Varsity Zee-Bees. Andrew Mitchell struck out 10 batters on the day. The righty also surrendered three hits and one run over six innings while walking two. Lake Zurich got on the board in the first inning after an error scored one run. Duran singled down the left field line, which helped Zion-Benton tie the game at one in the bottom of the third. Lake Zurich took the lead for good in the top of the eighth. Monchie Gunter V took the loss for Zion-Benton. The reliever went one and one-third innings, giving up three runs on two hits, striking out three and walking four. Zion-Benton welcomes Vernon Hills on Saturday for their next game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.